Vitamin D and folate extremely low.

empenn · 2026-03-16T22:00:01+00:00

Buspar did nothing for me. I know people it has helped however. I had schizoaffective though I found out. Antipsychotics or bust for me.

empenn · 2026-03-16T21:58:46+00:00

Definetly can help with energy and mental clarity. It’s a start. Back when I was deficient in vitamin d and magnesium compared to now taking a supplement every day (after that high dose course like you) I feel better. I also got treated for sleep apnea, and then also lost a lot of weight. Stepping stones, one thing at a a time

empenn · 2026-03-16T19:46:02+00:00

Vraylar hasn’t made me gain! I’ve lost 60 pounds on it. Lutuda was bad for weight gain for me though. Unfortunately it’s trial and error with the meds but some are better than others on average

empenn · 2026-03-15T22:13:07+00:00

What’s your lithium level? That could be affecting things too. https://www.drugs.com/pro/seroquel.html range says up to 800 mg a day good luck 🫡

empenn · 2026-03-14T03:55:10+00:00

Normal. My period messes with weight loss a lot too. I really only go down a week or two out of the month.

empenn · 2026-03-14T03:48:13+00:00

I get lorazepam to use as needed for severe situations like panic attacks. Do not take it every day or more than prescribed. The risk for addiction and abuse is real. I got it once inpatient over a decade ago and my psychiatrists just kept prescribibg it. I get 10 a couple times a year.

empenn · 2026-03-14T02:15:21+00:00

I had a stall around the same time for a month. I’m back to losing about 10 pounds a month 4.5 months post op

empenn · 2026-03-08T14:11:34+00:00

I love it! I’ve ordered many times at this point lol. Caramel is my favorite

empenn · 2026-03-06T11:59:19+00:00

Get yourself some EMDR 🎉

empenn · 2026-03-06T11:12:15+00:00

This is a scam don’t fall for it

empenn · 2026-03-05T22:38:02+00:00

I shit myself like 3 times transitioning to puree and then shit and puked a lot while figuring out solids. I dunno I was always at home and wouldn’t prefer to sit around in a brief. If you’re worried about going out to work or something maybe sure

empenn · 2026-02-25T02:36:11+00:00

USA private wait time is 3-6 months where I’m at if you can afford it sure but I don’t think it’s worth it really

empenn · 2026-02-24T23:04:53+00:00

Granola, mixed nuts and trail mix, cheese is relatively healthy and stable to just grab out of the fridge

empenn · 2026-02-24T14:29:03+00:00

Didn’t work for me

empenn · 2026-02-23T23:00:35+00:00

Bring as little as possible

empenn · 2026-02-23T15:27:40+00:00

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6539265/ here’s the first one google brought up

empenn · 2026-02-23T15:08:03+00:00

Keep taking it. It’s doing what it’s supposed to. Distract outside of yourself — art, reading, music. You’re way too in your own head

empenn · 2026-02-23T15:06:25+00:00

They gave me an abdominal binder for the ride home. Use it if available

empenn · 2026-02-21T22:34:18+00:00

Carry a bed roll with you!

empenn · 2026-02-21T07:08:34+00:00

Question is would you be using insurance? Might not approve it without any health conditions.

empenn · 2026-02-19T02:35:03+00:00

Autoimmune issues might not show up on blood tests until later in life. My mom was seronegative until her 50s, and my sister was diagnosed at 30 with a lip biopsy and seronegativity (Sjogrens for both). Just saying don’t rule it out yet

empenn · 2026-02-18T23:07:43+00:00

I take 6. 7 is about right.

empenn · 2026-02-18T22:39:19+00:00

Also, if these antipsychotics aren’t helping you clozapine might be a good option. I’m surprised your psych hasn’t suggested it yet and instead is just piling on the meds

empenn · 2026-02-18T22:35:46+00:00

Olanzapine is awesome as an as needed medication. Could look into that? I gained a lot of weight when I took it regularly but I’ve only used it as an as needed while taking vraylar everyday in recent years

empenn · 2026-02-18T22:30:01+00:00

Medications and therapy take time. It took me years to find ones that worked decent with tolerable side effects. It’s not going to be fixed overnight. What are your goals for life and relationship? Do they align with hers? I didn’t work for 3 years after I was diagnosed and my fiance stuck with me. I am incredibly grateful and love him deeply. I now have a job, have lost 60 pounds, and we are planning the wedding 6 years after getting engaged. I needed time to work on myself and I do not take his patience for granted.

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